There is something special about the midweek gathering in Youth Ministry. Students gather, friendships grow, worship happens, and lives are changed. We spend so much time creating environments where students […]
It could be just another regular day when, all of a sudden, your teenager asks: “Hey Mom, is the Bible actually true?” Gulp. Or maybe it’s “Dad, I don’t know […]
Graduation day can feel like the end. In reality, it is the starting line for students to own their faith. As a Youth Pastor, I have watched students step into […]
We all know that social media has pros and cons. You can use it to connect, but it can also bring gossip, arguments, exclusion, and a slew of other negative […]
In my first five years of ministry in Marion, Indiana, my “office” wasn’t just a desk at the church; it was a living room filled with students. The demographics of […]
In a world of constant opinions and loud skepticism, today’s teenagers are being overwhelmed with the notion of having to defend their faith well. Classrooms and comment sections have become […]
In Jeremiah 29:11, we read “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and […]
“Justice is what love looks like when it is lived out in public.” — Cornel West Social justice is essential today and should be lived out by teens. Scripture […]
Walk into any Youth Ministry across the country, and I can almost guarantee that games will be a part of the service. They happen in various forms throughout the night. […]
If there’s one thing we’ve learned in Youth Ministry, it’s that students are constantly online, and like it or not, if we want to reach them, we have to meet […]